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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.75, 3,022.12 and 2,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.75, 3,022.12 and 2,139.20 is: 2,964.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.75 : 3,022.12 = 2,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.75/3,022.12 = 2,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.75x = 3,022.12 × 2,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.75x = 6,464,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464,908.41/2,180.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.53

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